The Munch Museum
If you are interested in art, Munchmuseet is something you cannot miss. Here are the works by Edvard Munch that were bequeathed to Oslo municipality. The artist was an early representative of expressionism and is the internationally best-known Norwegian visual artist. The Munch Museum has a total of 1,100 paintings, 4,500 drawings and watercolours, 18,000 graphic works, 6,000 books, letters and other documents.
Nobel Peace Center
The story of Alfred Nobel, as well as the engaging and ground-breaking work of the peace prize winners, is presented at Nobel’s Peace Center. Here you will find permanent installations and changing exhibitions that provide insight into current topics related to war, peace and conflict solutions. The experience center offers tours, films and lectures that invite reflection, debate and engagement.
Frognerparken and Vigelandsparken
On nice days, a walk in a park a little out of the ordinary can be good for body and soul. Frognerparken is the the largest park in Oslo with 467 acres. Inside Frognerparken you will find Vigelandsparken which is a sculpture complex designed and designed by Gustav Vigeland, with a total of 214 sculptures of over 600 figures.
The Norwegian Opera and Ballet
You can visit Operahuset i Oslo regardless of whether you want to go to a performance or not. The building for the Norwegian Opera and Ballet is located right by the fjord, where you can take a walk on the roof and get a good view of the Oslofjord and the city. The opera house also offers guided tours inside the building, in both Norwegian and English. There is an Opera shop here, as well as delicious food and drink in two catering establishments. If you want to experience one of the performances, Den Norske Opera og Ballett offers an exciting program.
Astrup Fearnley Museum
If you want to familiarize yourself more with modern art, the Astrup Fearnley museum on Tjuvholmen is a good candidate. The art collection you will find here is one of Northern Europe’s most important collections of modern and contemporary art. The focus of the collection is on individual pioneering works, rather than entire eras and movements. The museum building also has an exciting architecture with three pavilions bound together by a glass roof shaped like a sail.
Holmenkollen
A popular tourist attraction and the world’s most famous sports arena. You can go here regardless of whether you have skis on your feet or not. Holmenkollen consists, in addition to the jumping tower, of a ski museum that provides an insight into the history of skiing over 4,000 years. From the viewing platform at the top of the jumping tower you can experience a lovely panoramic view of Oslo. After some exciting and new impressions, you can relax with a cup of coffee and something good to eat in the cafe.
Botanical garden
A large garden at Tøyen filled with botanical diversity and variety makes for an exciting and beautiful walk. Botanisk hage has existed since 1814 and is Norway’s oldest botanical garden. Here you will find approximately 5,500 plants from various parts of the world. The botanical garden looks after vulnerable and endangered plants. The purpose is to convey knowledge about the entirety of the plant kingdom and the importance of preserving diversity.
Akerselva
Akerselva is a beloved recreation area with a living history. The river is eight kilometers long and runs right through the city, from Maridalsvannet to the Oslofjord. A walk along the river allows you to pass, among other things, waterfalls, swimming and recreation areas, fishing grounds, forest areas and animal and plant life, as well as other well-known attractions. The river has the status of a protected cultural area.
The Royal Castle
If you want to see what is inside the Norwegian royal residence, a tour is right here. For about two months in the summer, you can visit the Castle daily and get a tour of the inside. Outside the castle, you can take a walk in the castle park that stretches around the castle. This is open all year round, and contains several notable statues. If you visit the castle at the right time of day, you can also experience the changing of the guard with H.M. The King’s Guard outside the Castle every day at 1.30pm.
Norwegian Technical Museum
For exploring people of all ages, the Teknisk Museum is in the spotlight. This is a paradise of playful learning with innovative exhibitions consisting of more than 100 try-it-yourself installations and around 25 themed exhibitions on technology and medicine. This is a national museum for technology, industry, natural science and medicine.
Hard to get bored
This is just a small selection of the opportunities Oslo has to offer. It’s hard to get bored with opportunities like these. Enjoy a weekend in Oslo with proximity to museums and attractions. Book a room at one of our hotels close to the city center for a great experience. For more tips on what to do in the city, we give you tips on restaurants that are really worth a visit and shopping opportunities to suit every taste.